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City asks lawmakers for Sunday alcohol sales Councilwoman Brenda Spears cast the only no vote LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service Piedmont’s City Council members want their town to become the latest in Calhoun County with the power to allow Sunday sales of alcohol. The council voted 6-1 Tuesday in favor of a resolution that asks the Alabama Legislature to support a law allowing Sunday alcohol sales in Piedmont.
Councilwoman Brenda Spears cast the only vote against the measure. Ronnie Norton says he has been asking the city for six months to consider moving toward Sunday sales. Norton, who owns two Piedmont businesses that sell alcohol, said he thinks the change will help his bottom line. “It’s a matter of survival,” he said. “I think it would help a lot.” Alcohol has historically been a contro-
versial topic in Alabama, but there has been little public discussion about the Piedmont council’s decision. “Times change; things change. Maybe people’s thinking changes,” Mayor Bill Baker said Thursday. Though the mayor does not vote with the council, he said that he favors supporting any resident who comes forward with requests that do not violate the law. “I think this is an open-minded coun-
cil,” Baker said, noting that elected leaders often support issues in an official capacity that they disagree with personally. “You have to separate those things.” Baker said city attorney Ron Allen and City Clerk Michelle Franklin have been working to draft the resolution for about two months, something he and council members were aware of. ■ See COUNCIL, page 10
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Care Facility opens
MARGARET ANDERSON Journal Correspondent Duggar Mountain Assisted Living and Specialty Care Facility opened three weeks ago at 1100 Dailey St., next door to Piedmont Healthcare Center. Phronsie Owens, who is a registered nurse in charge of marketing for Piedmont Health Care and Rehab Center, said there was a need in Piedmont for such a facility, which has 16 rooms. Seven rooms are for assisted living; nine are for skilled assisted living. “Assisted living residents,” said Owens, “still live independently but may need a ■ See FACILITY, page 9
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From left, Piedmont Healthcare Center director Sandra Keener, Mayor Bill Baker and Duggar Mountain Assisted Living Facility director Crystal McElroy.
The Piedmont Community Council is leading the way to get Piedmont’s residents in a festive mood for the season. The council, along with the city, will sponsor the annual Christmas festival and parade Saturday. The festival will start at the Clyde H. Pike Civic Center at 10 a.m. All vendors must be registered before Thursday and have an assigned space to participate. Only 35 inside spaces are available, so council members encourage everyone to sign up today. There is a $10 fee for each 9x10 space. Throughout the day, there will be Christmas carolers. Santa Claus will be there from 2:30-3:30, and there ■ See FESTIVITIES, page 10
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Rev. Michael Ingram made a decision about 16 years ago that changed his life. He decided he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather and two uncles and preach the word of God. Rev. Ingram’s grandfather, the late Joe Martin, was pastor at Piedmont Congregational Holiness Church on
Hughes Street in the ‘60s. His uncles, Hollis Martin and James Martin, were preachers. Monday was a day he’ll never forget. He officiated at the funeral of his grandmother Lillian Martin, who was 99 years old. Rev. Ingram said that his grandmother was a faithful pastor’s wife and enjoyed telling him stories of her and Rev. ■ See INGRAM, page 10
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OPINION/EDITORIAL There has been plenty of political exits this year
The year 2013 could be called the year of the quitter in Alabama politics. We have seen Steve some high profile and Flowers significant political resignations during the year. The parade of departures began with 1st District Congressman Jo Bonner. Inside The Statehouse He served 10 years as the coastal Mobile/ Baldwin Counties’ representative in Washington. He left Congress and doubled his congressional pay to take a position with the University of Alabama system. Next comes Secretary of State Beth Chapman. She resigned her post with 17 months remaining on her term. Her reason for leaving was to make more money being a political consultant to the Alabama Farmers Federation. During the summer, two of the most powerful men in the Alabama House of Representatives left with a year remaining in their prestigious positions. Rep. Jay Love of Montgomery was Chairman of the House Ways and Means Education Budget Committee. His counterpart, Rep. Jim Barton of Mobile, chaired the House General Fund Budget Committee. In the State House of Representatives there are 105 members. However, only about five are major players by virtue of their positions. As budget chairmen, Love and Barton were among the five. I guess handling the State’s budgets was too stressful for them.
Bonner, Chapman and Barton left early to feather their own nests as lobbyists or consultants. Love always let it be known that he was more interested in being a businessman than a politician. These rash resignations in the midst of their reign are hard to contemplate. It seems like they could have waited another year and served out their terms and simply not run for reelection in 2014. Sarah Palin is the classic case of the quitter. The good people of Alaska elected her their governor. John McCain’s think tank and polling data revealed that the best choice for a running mate in the 2008 election would be a female governor from the west. The computer spit out the name of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. McCain rolled the dice and picked her. Some believe his gamble hurt him. Most times the choice of vice president has no affect on the presidential race. However, exit polling revealed that Palin for the first time in history was a detriment to the GOP ticket that year. Nevertheless, she rose to prominence by McCain plucking her out of obscurity. She then chose to abandon Alaska and pursue fame and fortune as a commentator on Fox News and on the speaking circuit. As she so adroitly alluded to in her vice presidential race, you can see Russia from Alaska. She was right. Alaska is a long way from mainland USA and an especially long trip to New York the nation’s media center. My observation is that voters tend to resent quitting the job you were elected to, especially when you leave to make money. However, the other obvious observation is that these folks have no intention of ever reentering the arena, otherwise they would not have left abruptly.
It is doubtful that you will ever see the names of Jay Love, Jim Barton, Jo Bonner or Beth Chapman on your ballot again. You may see Sarah Palin, although her day in the sun has probably set and her efforts would be to no avail. The departure of Jay Love as the House Budget Chairman paved the way for Tuscaloosa to further enhance their power in Alabama politics. Speaker Mike Hubbard chose freshman Tuscaloosa Representative Bill Poole to chair the House Education Budget Committee. This gives the Druid City the Governor, the Chairman of the House Education Budget Committee, as well as the most powerful member of our congressional delegation, Congressman Aderholt, who sits on Appropriations. Not to mention Alabama’s most prominent and powerful political figure, our senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. Speaking of Tuscaloosa, the Mercedes plant located in Tuscaloosa County stands out as the most important economic development coup for Alabama in the last three decades. Mercedes continues to expand exponentially. Its expansion buoys the state’s positive economic forecast. The Mercedes plant was the crucible and impetus for the other two major auto manufacturing plants locating in the state. Mercedes along with the Honda plant in Talladega County and Hyundai in Montgomery have propelled Alabama into the number two state in the nation for automotive production. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears weekly in more than 70 Alabama newspapers. Steve served 16 years in the state legislature. He may be reached at www.steveflowers.us
Adullam House is a worthy cause
Recently, I learned about a worthy cause that makes a perfect holiday opportunity for anyone wanting to donate money or time – the Adullam House near Wetumpka. The Adullam House, named after the cave where King David of the Old Testament once took refuge, cares for and educates children of incarcerated parents who are, as the website states, “the unseen victims of crime.” The Adullam House is located on 18 acres of forested land outside of Wetumpka, but the children who live there are from throughout the state. Many of them have mothers who are in the Julia Tutwiler Prison. The kind-hearted employees at Trinity Christian Academy (TCA), where I work in Oxford, opted to donate money to Abdullam House rather than to spend money on gifts for a dirty Santa game. TCA’s principal Jeff Smith learned that the children living at the house wanted to take a trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., rather than receive Christmas presents. An anonymous donor paid for half of the transportation costs, and the donations from TCA teachers will go toward paying the other half. Of course, trip organizers will need to cover other expenses, such as hotel stays and food. Smith learned about Adullam House when its basket-
ball team signed up to play on TCA team’s basketball schedule. Recently, he organized a special night Sherry to honor the visiting Kughn team. He knew the bleachers would be mostly empty since the Adullam House players had few fans. Sherry-Go-Round He not only encouraged some of the TCA fans to sit and root for the visitors; but he also encouraged TCA students to make posters to welcome the visitors. The Adullam House, which is directed by Pete and Angela Spackman, has many needs because it receives no government money to rear the children. Except for a core staff of employees, the workers and caregivers are volunteers. Someone donated the land for the house in 1995, and contributions from churches and individuals feed, educate, clothe, and house the children. As all of us parents and grandparents know, children
have many needs beyond those four basics. I was delighted to donate toward the Gatlinburg trip, which will broaden these children’s life experiences. It is amazing to me that Adullam House supports children with only private donations and volunteers. “Our volunteers come from all over the world,” said Philip Powell, who handles public relations for Adullam House. “We’ve had caregivers as far away as Australia, Europe, and Ireland. They come as missionaries and work in service to the Lord.” Also, Powell explained that Adullam House has a program for enlisting community volunteers who come to do specific jobs during the week, such as feed the babies. Local residents who are interested in donating to the Adullam House may do so by sending checks to P.O. Box 1248, Wetumpka, AL 36092 or go online to donate at www.adullamhouse.org. After the holidays, some local church groups might want to visit Adullam House to work on construction, to volunteer at their thrift store, or to spend time with the residents. The spirit of the holiday can last not only throughout the year but also throughout a child’s lifetime. Email Sherry at sherrykug@hotmail.com
Obama’s plan will destroy insurance companies that? The progressives’ goal was never providing healthcare for Daniel the 30 or so million Gardner who didn’t have health insurance; the goal was gaining universal control of healthcare of all Americans. My Thoughts The biggest lie progressives in Washington and the MSM continue to tell: Republicans have offered no alternatives. Actually, while ACA was being designed in three House committees, Republicans offered more than 100 amendments in each committee, all of which were defeated by party-line votes. Those amendments included reducing mandates on benefits that guaranteed Americans would lose their current policies. More than 5 million Americans have had their health-
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After winning the presidency, Barack Obama pushed healthcare reform he knew would pass because of overwhelming Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress, an energized base, and a fawning media. In the spring of 2009 the fight for healthcare reform entered its biggest battle, but not between Republicans and Democrats…between liberal Democrats and even more liberal progressive Democrats. Republicans were reduced to little more than spectators. Progressives’ political goals are government control of everything, and healthcare is a crown jewel in the American economy accounting for about 17 percent of all spending. How does one control healthcare? Control the money. One member of the Progressive Caucus, Jan Shakowsky (D-IL.), reportedly told supporters in April of 2009 the goal of healthcare reform was to destroy the private health insurance industry. Thus, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to destroy health insurance companies and replace them with government-provided healthcare. To sell ACA to the American people, progressives propagated numerous lies, including: 1. “If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor… PERIOD.” 2. “If you like your healthcare plan, you can keep it… PERIOD.” 3. “Your annual cost of health insurance will go down an average of $2,500.” The progressive mainstream media (MSM) reiterated these lies like the faithful progressives they are, failing to investigate whether these claims were true. Even when Republicans challenged these lies, the MSM refused to report the challenges. For example, in September of 2010, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) introduced a resolution repealing Obama’s regulations that virtually disqualified the vast majority of health insurance policies on the market guaranteeing millions would have their healthcare plans cancelled. Knowing millions of Americans would lose their healthcare plans, Democrats voted unanimously to defeat this resolution. The progressive MSM did not cover this story, but continued to parrot the lie that Americans could keep their healthcare plans…PERIOD. More recently, the Justice Department has filed a court briefing saying the majority of group healthcare policies will probably be cancelled because they are not up to the new ACA standards. That means in 2014, 75 to 125 million Americans could lose their plans and be forced to purchase more expensive plans with coverage they don’t want or need. In many states the lowest cost plans available under ACA have deductibles or out-of-pocket expenses of $5,000 per person per calendar year. This means, if you purchase one of these plans, you’ll have to pay for the first $5,000 of healthcare before your insurance begins paying. And, you’re still paying hundreds of dollars each month for health insurance. How many people can afford
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Obituaries LOCKRIDGE Piedmont - Funeral services for Floyd David Lockridge will be held today, December 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. from Dansby Heritage Chapel with the Rev. Tim Smith and Dale Lockridge officiating. Burial will follow in Piedmont Memory Garden. He passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at RMC Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Ford Lockridge, and son, Larry Lockridge. He is survived by son, Jackie Lockridge, of Piedmont; daughters, Mary Smith, of Atlanta, Ga. and Joyce Fagan, of Piedmont; brothers, Charles Lockridge and Bennie Lockridge, both of Piedmont; sisters, Jewell Cooper, of Crestview, Fla., Ruby Hitchcock, Louise Boatner, and Carol Cobb, all of Piedmont; grandchildren, Melanie Maddox, David Lockridge, Dale Lockridge, Brandon Lockridge, Alicia Lockridge, Brian Hughes, Tara Studdard, Amber Murphy, Jonathan Studdard, Tim Smith and Devon Payne; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Floyd David Lockridge’s life was a sermon in itself as he taught us that living a sermon was the best way to preach a sermon. To his wife, Mary Frances Lockridge, he was a devoted husband of 56 years. To his family, he was an “anchor”…the central figure in our lives who always pointed us to Jesus Christ. He took pride in keeping the facilities clean, the grounds clean as he was employed at Jacksonville State University for many years. At age 62, he received his GED diploma teaching us that we are never too old to learn. He believed that hard work was to be admired and not looked down upon. The most important gift he gave to us was something money cannot buy---a spiritual heritage. He taught us how to live well but he also taught us how to leave well. You see, after “Granny” passed, he had the desire to be with the Lord and her. As his health had been declining for years…in his last weeks, he was singing songs like “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” and “What A Day That Will Be”. Pawpaw, your request has been granted. Thank you for being the “Godly” example that you were/are to your family and the whole world. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my
course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the Lockridge Family. WILLIAMS Piedmont - Funeral services for Lillian Martin Williams, 99, were held Monday, December 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. Hollis Martin and the Rev. Michael Ingram officiating. Burial followed at Piedmont Memory Gardens. The family received friends at the funeral home from 12 - 2 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Williams passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at her home. Survivors include her daughters, Janice and Dallas Gambrel and Linda and Art Ingram; sons, Hollis and Janice Martin, Johnny and Cathy Martin and Joey and Sandy Martin; stepdaughters, Donna and Willie Truett and Judy and Doug Runyan; grandchildren, Debbie Foster, James Martin Jr., Brenda Bowen, Jeff and Tim Gambrel, Eddie Martin, Michael Ingram, Michelle Franklin, Leah King and Josh and Josie Martin; great-grandchildren, Jonnie and Andrew Foster, Judson, Ashley and Rosanna Martin, Joe, Michael and Jimmy Wallace, D. J. and Andrew Gambrel, Jeremy, William, Megan and Kinsey Gambrel, Kinsey Martin, Grayson and Bryson Ingram, Reese, Ty and Ivy Franklin and Reagan and Ashton King and seven great-greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers will be Eddie Martin, Jeff and Tim Gambrel, Lewis Franklin, Judson Martin and Josh Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Calhoun County. She served as a pastor’s wife for 57 years, held a mission workers license with the Congregational Holiness Church and attended Piedmont Congregational Holiness Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by husbands, Rev. Joe H. Martin and Don Williams; son, Rev. James H. Martin; daughter-in-law, Sara Martin; grandson, Dallas D. Gambrel and stepson, Edward Williams. The family would like to extend a special thanks to caregivers, Johnny and Cathy Martin and Cara Cantrell and also Amedisys Hospice. www.thompsonfuneralhomepiedmont.com
Piedmont Polar Plunge set for Jan. 4
Mayor Bill Baker reports that the first Piedmont Polar Plunge will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 4 at the aquatic center near the sports complex. Baker said it’s not just for Piedmont residents. Anyone can take a dip for a $10 donation, which will go to Venecia’s Foundation. Venecia Butler, a four-time cancer survivor, gives chemo bags for cancer patients who are going through treatment. More details will be in next week’s Journal. • Dogs for the Deaf, located in Central Point, Ore., is a non-profit organization that rescues dogs from animal shelters and trains them to help adults and children with different disabilities, challenges, and needs. For example, a Hearing Dog is trained to alert its owner to household sounds that could affect his or her safety and an Autism Assistance Dog would keep an autistic child out of traffic, bodies of water, and other dangerous situations. Chris Hill, a resident of Anniston and a volunteer “ambassador” for Dogs for the Deaf, has a
Police Report Nov. 29 • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle. Officers investigated the theft of a power inverter for a vehicle that occurred between 9 p.m. Nov. 28 and 7 a.m. Nov. 29 on First Avenue. Nov. 30 • Theft of property (motor vehicle). A 65-year-old male reported the theft of a 2011 Chevy Silverado valued at $16,000 that occurred on The Wagon Road between 9:10 p.m. Nov. 29 and 6:10 a.m. Nov. 30. The vehicle was recovered burnt in Haralson County, Georgia on Dec. 2. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle. A 48-yearold male reported the theft of a Valor DVD/CD player valued at $300 that was taken from a 2005 Chrysler 300 while located in the Car Zone parking lot between Nov. 8 and Nov. 30. • Possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of K-2, Wizard Weed, Spice, or Serenity. Officers recovered an open pack of Diablo incense with green material inside, a quantity of loose green material from the suspect’s boot, a plastic baggy containing white powder residue, a digital scale, a blue pouch containing two used syringes and a used straw, an open pack of Cigarellos and a socket with burned residue inside during an incident that occurred on Highway 9 North between 5:09 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Dec. 2 • Domestic violence III. A 26-year-old female reported an incident that occurred at her residence around 11:30 a.m. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle. A 43-year-old male reported an incident that occurred on Cook Street between 8 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. Dec. 3 • Domestic violence III. A 63-year-old female reported an incident that occurred at her residence between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Fraudulent use of credit/ debit card. A 55-year-old female reported the fraudulent use of a Comerica Bank Direct Express debit card involving a $289. Dec. 4 • Failure to pay for gasoline. An employee of a business located on High-
way 278 Bypass reported an incident involving $78 worth of gasoline and a green 4-door Chevrolet Tahoe that occurred at 3:37 p.m. Dec. 5 • Theft of property III. A 62-year-old male reported the theft of a white Kenmore washer and dryer valued at $150 and damage done to a white refrigerator that occurred on Fifth Avenue between Nov. 1 and Nov. 29. • Reckless endangerment, attempting to elude a police officer. Officers were involved in an incident around 11:20 a.m. on Vigo Road involving the driver of a 2002 Ford Taurus. • Harassment, criminal trespass III. A 48-year-old female reported an incident that occurred at her residence between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. • Receiving stolen property III. Officers recovered a Taurus .38 special revolver valued at $260 during an incident that occurred on Nolan Street at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 • Domestic violence III. A resident of Dailey Street reported an incident that occurred at 7:41 a.m. • Theft of property III. A resident of North Main Street reported the theft of a 26-inch blue and silver Schwinn
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men’s bicycle valued at $250 that occurred between Dec. 1 and Dec. 6. • Domestic violence III, criminal mischief III. A 27-year-old female reported an incident that occurred on North Fifth Avenue and caused damage to the back windshield of a Chevy Cobalt. Dec. 7 • Domestic violence III, criminal mischief III. A 35-year-old male reported an incident that occurred on Shady Grove Road at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and resulted in damage done to a 1991 Ford Mustang. • Domestic violence III, criminal mischief III. A 27-year-old female reported damage done to a tire during an incident that occurred at 5:40 a.m. Dec. 3 at her
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residence. • Criminal trespass III. A 64-year-old male reported an incident that occurred on North Harris Avenue at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 8 • Domestic violence III, criminal mischief III. A 25-year-old female reported an incident that occurred at her residence and resulted in damage done to a flat screen TV, a broken windshield in a vehicle, and three broken windows that occurred between 2 a.m. and 3:45 a.m. • Found property. Officers found a tool, an Alabama camo hat, and a silver and black Blaze Pacific mountain bicycle at a location on Riddle Avenue at 5:30 a.m. • Assault III. A 33-year-old female reported an incident
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Jessie Martin loves to decorate for the holidays Snow Village houses adorn her sunroom
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essie Young Martin enjoys holidays and decorating for them. She especially likes Christmas, Easter and Halloween, when she decorates her home inside and outside. This Christmas will be no exception. Her outside decorations include a sleigh, lights and garland on an iron bridge near her home. Her husband, Jack “J. M.” Martin, who died three years ago, built the bridge. They had been married 54 years when he died
of cancer. Her inside decorations include Christmas trees in each room and four in her sunroom, with a newly-purchased train running one of the trees. She built shelves in that room for her snow village houses, which are displayed. Jessie said she’s considered having an open house at Christmas, but can’t seem to find the time for it. “All my life, I’ve loved decorating,” she said. “I’ve always loved keeping house and staying home with my children. I’ve kept two of my grandchildren ever since they’ve been born. One of them will be 16 on Dec. 24.” Jessie was born in Piedmont. Her parents are the late Leanna (Goss) and Carl Young. Her siblings are deceased. They are Mable McFry, Ed Young, Carl Young Jr., Clyde Young, Robert Young and W. E. Young. Her son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tina Martin, live in Gadsden. Her son, Jeffery Martin, lives in Piedmont. Her oldest son, Daniel McFry, was 19 when he was killed Anita Kilgore in a jeep accident during World War II in Germany. Jessie Martin in front of one of her many Christmas trees. Her grandchildren are Cole Martin, Morgan Martin, Sonja Cook and Tabitha Martin. She has four greatShe recalls her childhood in Vigo, when her chores “She would let me help her a lot,” said Jessie. “She was grandchildren. included gathering firewood and helping her mother clean a good cook. I don’t think I’m as good a cook as she was.” Jessie is a member of Northside Baptist Church. She their home. Her mother let Jessie help her make French enjoys crocheting, quilting and working outside. fries and cornbread. (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail.com)
BAKED BEANS 1 lg. or 2 sm. cans pork and beans (I use Snowboat) 1 med. bell pepper ½ c. light brown sugar ½ c. syrup (I use Yellow Label) 1 T. mustard ¾ c. ketchup 1 med. onion Bake at 400 degrees for about 1 ½ hours. CORNBREAD PUDDING ½ c. chopped onion 1 c. chopped celery 1/3 c. butter or margarine
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1 cornbread (about 6 cups) 4 slices bread, torn into small pieces 1 t. dried sage ½ t. black pepper 3 c. chicken broth 2 eggs, beaten Bake at 450 degrees for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. PISTACHIO CAKE 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box instant pistachio pudding ½ c. Crisco oil 1 c. water 4 eggs
1 t. vanilla flavoring ½ - 1 c. chopped nuts (optional) Blend all ingredients together except eggs. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Then add vanilla flaring. Grease and flour pan. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Icing – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese box confectioner’s sugar stick butter t. vanilla flavoring Mix all with mixer. Put chopped pecans on top, around and in the middle. 1 1 1 1
PHS class of 1963 celebrates 50th year reunion
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ABOVE: Front L-R: Sylvia Marshall, Sandra Cook Lester, Sparks Harper, Jerry Barnett, Joyce Brown Wheeler, Cheryl Alred Hall, Sherry Anderson Whiteside, Phronsie McCurdy Minton, Linda Fagan Bright, Shelby Shell Parris, Betty White Kelley, Margaret Price Jones, Anita Burrows Duggar and Mike Allen. Back L-R: Dennis Grissom, Eddie Baldwin, Pat Stewart Moore, Kay Davis Evans, Fred Spears, Mickey Gregory, Molly McDaniel Doss, Franklin Wofford and Ed Kimbrough. Not Pictured: Mike Atkinson, Vera Sanford Hollingsworth, Edsel Tolbert and Bobbie Hanson Ward. The Piedmont High School Class of 1963 celebrated its 50th year reunion on October 11 and October 12, 2013. The class and guests met at the PHS gymnasium on Friday, October 11th for refreshments then attended the PHS Homecoming game where the 1963 co-captains and the class were recognized. Co-Captains were Dennis Grissom, Frankie Coogler and Jerry Savage (deceased). Jerry’s brother, Johnny
Savage, went on the field in honor of Jerry. On Saturday, October 12th, all met at Camp Lee where refreshments and lots of reminiscing were enjoyed. Later a delicious meal was served. Ed Kimbrough served as MC for the night and recalled several interesting incidences involving some of our classmates. Ed recognized all the veterans and thanked them for their service. Joyce (Brown) Wheeler and Margaret (Price)
Jones were called upon to award several prizes. Mickey Gregory received an award for traveling the farthest; other awards were presented to Molly (McDaniel) Doss for having the most children, to Vera (Sanford) Hollingsworth for being married the longest, to Franklin Wofford for having lost the most hair and to Sherry Anderson Whiteside, Sparks Harper, Kay Davis Evans and Bobbie Hanson Ward for attending every reunion held.
A special “thank you” gift was presented to Betty White Kelley in appreciation for all the work she did to make our 50th Year Reunion an exceptional one. A moment of silent prayer was observed in honor of our deceased classmates, whose photos were displayed on a special table decorated by Linda Fagan Bright. The night ended with a delightful power point presentation by Betty White Kelley of photos/articles embracing our high school years.
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SCHOOL NEWS
PHS National Honor Society helps children Students collect $500 for Benevolence Center Piedmont High School’s National Honor Society recently conducted a Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser, with the proceeds, $500, going to the Benevolence Center to help needychildrenatChristmas.“It’sawonderful feeling to know that something you worked very hard to accomplish is going toward such a great cause like the Benevolence Center and Venecia’s Foundation,” said Andrew Posey, a member of the National Honor Society leadership team. “I think I speak for the whole National Honor Society when I say that.” AT RIGHT: Members in the photo are, bottom, from left, Bre Green, Denard Spears, Dalton Barber and Addison Byers. In the back row
are Skyler Fontaine, Jeremiah Screven, Victoria Donaldson, Riesha Thompson, Benevolence Center director Heather Lamey, Tyler Lusk, Katlyn Coppock and Ashynne Rivers. Senior members are Morgan Watkins, Linda Feazell, Dylan Akin, Addison Byers, Denard spears, Andrew Posey, Raven Paslay, Matthew Strott, Caleb Adams, Jamal Young and Ty Sparks. Juniors are Victoria Donaldson, Katlyn Coppock, Dalton Barber, Austin Anderson, Tatinya Green, Tyler Lusk, Laura Posey, Riesha Thompson, Skylar Fontaine, Jeremiah Screven and Ashlynne Rivers. Special education teacher Meg Crane is the sponsor.
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Economic Development Partnership of Alabama tours Piedmont High Piedmont High School hosted the president and vice president of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) on Friday, Dec. 6, to discuss the economic possibilities for the city of Piedmont. This visit is a continuation of the school’s efforts to bring state and local leaders into the school so that they can see how the school is educating students in a 21st Century learning environment and preparing students for life beyond their high school graduation. In addition to having Alabama Lt. Go. Kay Ivey, State Treasurer Young Boozer, and EDPA leaders recently tour the school, Gov. Robert Bentley will be at the school on December 19. “We are in the business of preparing the future workforce of this city. It is incumbent upon us to do all that we can to showcase how we are preparing students for the present and future employers of this region. It is vital, for the future of all of my students, that we showcase Piedmont’s progress with the hope that these leaders who are visiting our school will talk about Piedmont when they are recruiting businesses to come to Alabama,” stated Adam Clemons, principal of Piedmont High School. Former Mercedes Benz CEO and EDPA President Bill Taylor applauded the innovation in technology at Piedmont High School that provides students with online instruction that transforms traditional teaching. “I was most impressed by the courses, especially the multiple language courses they were taking,” stated Taylor. Greg Knighton, an EDPA vice president who accompanied Taylor on the tour, lauded the system’s leadership and insight for innovative, school-issued laptop learning. “It was really super impressive,” Knighton said. “To see what had been put together at the school, you realize there had to be a vision and many partnerships among the leadership to make that a reality. They were able to pull a variety of programs together that were very out of the box. For any community that would be impressive but even more so with a smaller, rural community.” Both Taylor and Knighton recommend the system incorporate a three-to-five year regional plan to take the successes at the school to the next level and to sustain and
Spring Garden’s Students of the Month October 2013
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Bottom Row LEFT to RIGHT: Breauna Hernandez, Kanyon Grissom, Montana Highfield, John Welsh, Jaci Austin Second Row from Bottom LEFT to RIGHT: Mitchell McKay, Aubany Mayorga, Cameron Welsh, Ally Wilcox, Abbey Steward, Cooper Austin Third Row from Bottom LEFT to RIGHT: Assistant Principal Wes Neyman, Elizabeth Hill, Randy Kralka, Joseph Flowers, Asher McFry A special thanks to Spring Garden High School’s PTSO and Simple Simons for sponsoring lunch!
Submitted Photo ABOVE: Superintendent Matt Akin, EDPA President Bill Taylor, EDPA Vice President Greg Knighton, students Derrick Baer, Megan Mohon, Sydney Ford, Denard Spears, and Principal Adam Clemons. grow the program. Taylor suggests the school system develop an inclusive, long-term plan that would include business, elected officials and the two-year college systems in the region. “In addition to hosting elected leaders, candidates, and EPDA leaders, our next phase of showcasing PHS will be have business leaders from the suppliers of our regional businesses to come to Piedmont to see what we are doing and the benefits they would receive if they relocated to our region,” stated Clemons. PHS is recognized throughout the state and nation for their academic innovation and excellence in extra-curricular activities. The school has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, a National Blue Ribbon School, a Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools Banner School, as well as being recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the second most technology connected school in the
nation. In 2009, under the visionary leadership of Superintendent Matt Akin, PHS became the first school in Alabama to adopt Apple’s One-to-One technology initiative. Today, as a result of this vision, every student at PHS is provided with a MacBook Air, takes online courses, can learn up to five different foreign languages, is provided internet connectivity at school and home, and is instructed in a 21st century learning environment. The school’s technology innovation has expanded our curriculum allowing them to now include an array of individualized classes such as robotics, film studies, digital media, digital applications, instrumental music, Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Literature, AP English Composition, AP Government, and AP United States History.
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COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS REPORT Piedmont Area
Updated 11/27/2013 Calhoun County Commission Rudy Abbott, Chairman JD Hess Tim Hodges Don Hudson Fred Wilson
ROAD NAME
YEAR
COST
EDGEWOOD STREET KINES ROAD KINGS GAP MOUNTAIN ROAD (SOUTH) KINGS GAP MTN ROAD LAW MARTIN ROAD MADDOX RD ROBERTS ROAD CRIMSON TIDE DRIVE DALLAS DRIVE FORGOTTEN ROAD GNATVILLE ROAD HANKS CEMETARY ROAD PIEDMONT CUTOFF VIGO ROAD DAILEY STREET (LADIGA TO BRIDGE) FOSTER WEST ROAD MEADOW RIDGE DRIVE OLD CENTRE HIGHWAY VIGO ROAD VIGO-LADIGA ROAD - PAVE WALKER ROAD 5th AVENUE (PIEDMONT) ANNISTON/5th ALLEY (PIEDMONT) BROCK STREET (PIEDMONT) CRAIG AVENUE (PIEDMONT) DRIPPING ROCK ROAD EUBANKS ALLEY (PIEDMONT) INDUSTRIAL BLVD (PIEDMONT) LADIGA STREET EAST (PIEDMONT) MACFARLAND AVENUE MACK ALEXANDER MAIN/SECOND ALLEY (PIEDMONT) OLD BORDEN ROAD PIEDMONT/ANNISTON ALLEY (PIEDMONT) PIEDMONT-JACKSONVILLE ROAD SAVAGE/GAYLEY ALLEY (PIEDMONT) THATCHER ALLEY (PIEDMONT) THATCHER STREET (PIEDMONT) TURNOUT OFF 5th AVENUE (PIEDMONT) UNKNOWN ALLEY (PIEDMONT) AUBURN STREET (PIEDMONT) HIGHLAND CEMETERY ROAD LAKEVIEW DRIVE (PIEDMONT) LINDA STREET (PIEDMONT) MACK ALEXANDER ROAD PIEDMONT PARD ROY WEBB CUTOFF ROAD Eastview Drive HILLSIDE DRIVE POTTERY BRANCH ROAD ROY WEBB CUTOFF ROAD SHADY GROVE CUTOFF STEINBURG ROAD VALLEY DRIVE VIGO ROAD WOODRIDGE DRIVE (PIEDMONT) Barlow Street Briarwood Circle David Street HELEN DRIVE Hulsey Lane Johnson Street Jones Street Logan Street Pine Street School Loop Road Shamrock Drive EUBANKS ALLEY (PIEDMONT) Fifth Avenue Harris Alley Haslam Drive Sparks Street Sterling Street Roy Webb Road Ballplay Road Aderholt Road Greenwood Road
2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
$7,434.88 $45,066.83 $23,158.21 $15,136.24 $99,528.73 $11,599.64 $1,776.94 $8,141.43 $3,213.42 $16,129.06 $133,580.96 $1,966.18 $94,322.03 $45,952.01 $66,590.42 $92,581.59 $14,579.92 $38,969.27 $64,882.08 $115,545.22 $5,200.92 $11,953.58 $3,537.08 $21,428.13 $17,397.38 $180,587.77 $10,792.40 $82,928.13 $40,949.41 $20,281.29 $136,063.18 $4,974.22 $78,153.07 $2,992.86 $123,532.12 $2,277.57 $4,251.47 $5,302.14 $1,136.23 $8,323.79 $7,199.03 $9,192.74 $16,784.52 $7,416.14 $17,849.31 $2,841.60 $197,902.08 $11,373.68 $38,888.98 $12,705.39 $169,149.18 $82,803.17 $165,895.49 $23,697.93 $101,802.17 $16,255.55 $17,258.98 $51,749.03 $15,771.55 $40,000.00 $18,053.75 $23,832.25 $4,077.94 $44,225.83 $13,902.95 $12,669.31 $40,469.21 $6,813.81 $64,505.97 $6,850.22 $48,228.30 $11,167.55 $32,662.99 $150,000.00 $96,173.67 $26,832.06 $37,581.91
Hughes Street Old Taylors Chapel ROY WEBB CUTOFF ROAD Hill Ave Capstone Drive Cobb Road (Patch) Fieldside Drive HUGHES ROAD Oak Street Piedmont Springs Rocky Hollow Lane (Patch) Spring Garden Road Vigo Road (Patch) Mack Alexander (Guardrail) STITTS RD Dailey Street Gayley Street LAKE HAVEN DR Meadow Ridge Old Gadsden Annex Piedmont Food Bank Piedmont Food Bank (2) PIEDMONT PARD Ridgecrest Scott Drive Shady Grove Road South Church Street (Piedmont) Walker Road Williams Road Ladiga Street West (Piedmont) Charlie Penny Road Alabama St Cherry Street Gnatville Road (Drain) HOBSON CIRCLE OLD PIEDMONT-GADSDEN HWY OLD PIEDMONT-GADSDEN HWY (2) Southern Ave (Piedmont) Tuckaway Drive (Piedmont) WEST DR Tyler Lane Dailey Street Overton Lake Road Hanks Road North Pruitt Road Haines Road Haines Street Piedmont Complex Road Hood Street East Harris Street 1st Avenue Caton Street Bragg Blvd Parker Street Aquatic Center Parking Wilson Mine Road
2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2011 2011 2010 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013
$55,317.84 $33,628.00 $79,044.16 $43,163.89 $28,637.28 $14,651.39 $13,676.48 $32,385.39 $37,212.23 $72,496.55 $19,614.27 $26,102.72 $9,124.03 $10,262.50 $36,422.04 $32,370.76 $9,361.04 $15,391.23 $38,829.08 $23,840.83 $27,048.24 $32,262.20 $16,985.81 $9,397.02 $1,522.49 $93,370.01 $4,890.28 $20,188.76 $201,213.42 $33,283.81 $122,582.80 $32,877.63 $17,656.72 $17,175.60 $20,869.57 $306,292.11 $262,166.11 $32,428.57 $12,615.09 $13,458.36 $78,912.67 $30,000.00 Est. $55,000.00 Est. $27,000.00 Est. $19,000.00 Est. $15,000.00 Est. $15,000.00 Est. $40,000.00 Est. $5,000.00 Est. $27,000.00 Est. $22,000.00 Est. $17,000.00 Est. $6,500.00 Est. $8,000.00 Est. $54,000.00 Est. $10,000.00 Est.
................................................................................... $7,144,933.62 STATE / FEDERAL ROAD PROJECTS ROY WEBB ROAD - RESURFACE ROY WEBB ROAD - RESURFACE Chief Ladiga Trail
2003 2010 2012
$468,723.79 $1,234,000.00 $25,000.00
................................................................................... $1,702,723.79 BRIDGE PROJECTS DAILEY STREET - BRIDGE OLD PIEDMONT GADSDEN - BRIDGE MACK ALEXANDER ROAD - BRIDGE BALL PLAY ROAD - BRIDGE NISBET LAKE ROAD STITTS ROAD OLD PIEDMONT GADSDEN - BRIDGE Wilson Mine Road Hanks Road North Steinburg Road (ATRIP) Possum Trot Road
2003 2003 2007 2006 2006 2010 2012 2013 2013 Est
$611,436.18 $283,757.91 $83,256.56 $974,025.89 $439,052.12 $127,124.61 $242,716.44 $126,907.27 $83,165.82 $1,677,520.00 $297,780.00
................................................................................... $4,946,742.80 TOTAL ........................................................................ $13,794,400.21
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After opening loss, Bulldogs get two wins RIP DONOVAN Journal Sports Correspondent Piedmont recovered quickly from its season-opening loss at Centre on Tuesday of last week. A very slow start led to a 59-44 loss to Cherokee County. Two days later, the Bulldogs played at Wellborn and won 68-39. Monday at Woodland, Piedmont defeated the Woodland Bobcats 63-23. “We really have not gotten to a point where we are looking for certain shots for our own players yet. Defensively, we emphasize some things we think might help us against an opponent, but we are far from setting up game plans to stop another team’s strengths yet,” Piedmont coach Tommy Lewis said of the early going. “We are just working on getting in shape, finding our shots and re-learning our defensive rules.” Piedmont trailed Cherokee County 34-15
at halftime. Despite outscoring the Warriors 29-25 in the second half, the first half deficit was too much ground to make up. Senior Denard Spears was the only Piedmont player in double figures with 14 points. The second quarter decided the Wellborn game as the Bulldogs scored 29 points and held the Panthers to nine, taking a 44-14 lead at intermission. Eight Piedmont players contributed to the 29 point total, led by Tyler Lusk who had six points on a pair of 3-point buckets. Bayley Blanchard had five points in the run, including one trey. Darnell Jackson and Ty Sparks each scored four second-quarter points. Taylor Hayes led the Bulldogs in scoring for the night with 14 points. Sparks finished with 10 points. Jackson had eight points. Spears and Blanchard each tallied seven points. Lusk and Jamal Young finished with six points apiece. Caleb Adams and Dreek Thompson each connected on a 3-pointer. Neonta Alexander
had two points. Exavyer Jackson and Austin Brazier each had one point. A 17-3 first quarter advantage established Piedmont as the superior team in the Woodland game. Spears netted seven of his game-high 21 points in the first period. Darnell Jackson had four points in the first and six for the night. Hayes, Brazier and Easton Kirk each scored two points in the first quarter. Hayes ended with seven points, Brazier three and Kirk five. By halftime, the Bulldogs led the Bobcats 32-10. Lusk had a pair of treys and was 2-for-2 at the free throw line for eight points. Blanchard had five points, Adams three, Jamal Young three and Alexander two. Sparks, the starter at point guard in Piedmont’s initial two games, did not play against Woodland after he injured a foot in a pick-up game. Lewis said with Sparks unavailable, the immediate option was to return Spears to point guard after he worked at the shooting guard
during summer practices. “We played well at Woodland considering we found out about Ty on Sunday night and made the changes as a game time decision,” Lewis noted. That so many players have been contributing points has also pleased their coach. “We have played everyone and while a couple of players have had good games in most games everyone has scored so they are not afraid to go in and shoot,” Lewis said. The first three games mark the halfway point in a run of six consecutive road games to start the season for the Bulldogs. Piedmont began area play at Weaver last night. Area games follow at White Plains Friday and at Saks Monday. The Bulldogs host Hokes Bluff and 7-footer Isaac Haas December 17 before turning their attention to the annual Cherokee Invitational tournament December 19-21.
Austin sees better days for Panthers
Piedmont girls rout Wellborn, lose to Woodland
RIP DONOVAN Sports Correspondent Despite a slow start, coach Ricky Austin sees better days ahead for the Spring Garden boys basketball team. “I’m very encouraged with our boys. Even though we’re 0-4, I feel that if we had had our whole team all year long and we would have been healthy, I believe every game would have been very, very competitive and I don’t think our record would be 0-4 right now,” Austin said. “I think we’d have gotten a win or two along the way somewhere.” Cohesiveness seems to have been the biggest issue early on. The Panthers played without senior Will Westbrook and eighth-grader Riley Austin during much of their summer work due to injuries. Austin was cleared to play by the start of the season but Westbrook didn’t return to practice until December 4. Westbrook practiced the 4th and 5th then played at Collinsville on December 6. Classmates Jacob Black, Will Ivey and Jay Prater join Westbrook for their final season of Spring Garden basketball. This year’s Panthers have no juniors. Tanner Parker is the lone sophomore. Dawson Broome, Ben Ivey, Dakota Lambert and Joe Rogers are freshmen. “We’re built to get better and be ready to win at the end of the season. Friday night was the first time we stepped all of our players on the court at the same time,” Austin said. The game at Collinsville Friday went to Collinsville by a narrow 49-48 count. Jay Prater led Spring Garden with 15 points, netting five of his seven 3-point attempts. Prater also had four rebounds. Westbrook finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Jacob Black had eight points and four rebounds. Point guard Will Ivey recorded six points, four assists and two steals. Dakota Lambert had four points and Ben Ivey three points. Spring Garden opened the season on November 25 with a 62-35 loss at Gaston. Nine players played for the Panthers and all nine scored. Will Ivey led with nine points and Joe Rogers scored six points. On November 29, Spring Garden played two games at Crossville in a one-day classic tournament. The first game resulted in a 79-55 loss to Class 4A North Jackson. Eight of nine Panthers scored led by Will Ivey with 19 points and Dakota Lambert with 18 points. In the late game, 4A Crossville defeated Spring Garden 61-35. Will Ivey again led in scoring with 12 points. Black and Ben Ivey each had six points. “Even in all of our losses, some of them big losses, we had some moments where we competed well with some young guys,” Austin said. “We lost by one at Collinsville Friday night. That’s encouraging. We had opportunities to win that game down the stretch.”
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Spring Garden’s Haley Motes is defended by a Collinsville player.
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Lady Panthers remain undefeated RIP DONOVAN Journal Sports Correspondent It doesn’t take a lot of space for this season’s edition of the Spring Garden girls’ basketball team to hold a team meeting. Any place large enough to hold seven chairs will do nicely. That’s one chair for senior point guard Auburn Kirk, one for senior Haley Motes, one for junior Darian Gaines, one for junior Emory Reedy, one for sophomore Madison Sides, one for sophomore Tykeah Rogers and one for sophomore Alex Robertson. “We had a really good summer with those players,” noted coach Ricky Austin Tuesday morning. The fall has been good, too. Spring Garden is off to a 4-0 start. The Panthers opened the season with a 54-26 win at Gaston on November 25 and haven’t slowed down since that game. Austin credited strong defense for the strong start. The Panthers defend opponents from multiple sets and the players understand the requirements of each. “There’s no reason why we can’t count on our defense,” Austin said. “That’s basically all we’re coaching every day at practice – defense, defense, defense. We’ll worry about offense when we get to that point but we’re really working hard on defense.” In the win over Gaston, Motes led with 14 points, Gaines scored 13 and Rogers added nine points. The following day, Spring Garden opened its four-
team Thanksgiving tournament against Class 5A Boaz and won 50-48. The Panthers led the Pirates 16-0 after one quarter. Austin said the short roster challenged the Panthers in the fourth quarter when Boaz took a brief lead but the Panthers had enough grit to regain a fourpoint lead before Boaz scored the final basket of the game. Gaines scored 18 points and Rogers 14 against the Pirates. In the tournament championship game on November 27, Spring Garden roared past Class 5A Springville 64-28. The Panthers led 38-7 at halftime and 62-19 after three quarters. “We just played out of our minds that game,” Austin recalled. “It just got big quick. We played really well.” Sides finished with 19 points. Motes scored 13 and Gaines added 10 as Spring Garden improved to 3-0. The Panthers opened Class 1A, Area 10 action at Collinsville last Friday and won 43-29 despite the absence of Sides who missed the game due to illness. Rogers tallied 12 points against Collinsville. Reedy scored nine, Motes eight and Gaines seven. Kirk, who had missed four days of practices while she was sick, also scored seven. Spring Garden continued Area 10 action last night, hosting Cedar Bluff. The Panthers travel to Anniston Friday to meet Faith Christian. Spring Garden hosts Sand Rock Saturday in an intra-county rivalry game that could feature two undefeated teams.
The Piedmont girls were on both ends of one-side basketball scores in their two most recent outings. Thursday night at Wellborn the Bulldogs downed their hosts 55-14. Monday evening Piedmont went to Woodland and lost to last season’s Class 2A state champions 79-21. In the win over Wellborn, Tiffany Prater and Carlie Flowers each scored 12 points. Breanna Brazier had seven points, Bre Green scored six and Riesha Thompson had five points. Green also had a team-best nine steals and recorded four rebounds. Flowers and Thompson led in rebounding with eight apiece. Ashlynne Rivers scored four points. Paige Gowens contributed three points and four steals. Thompson and Gena Prater each had two assists. Keshauna Jones , Jaylen Major and Jakeiyah Mitchell scored two points apiece. Jones ended with five rebounds. Tiffany Prater had four rebounds while Mitchell, Brazier and Gena Prater each had three rebounds. In the Woodland game, Green scored seven points and had four rebounds. Tiffany Prater recorded five points and Gena Prater had three points. Brazier, Jones and Thompson each scored two points. Thompson and Brazier recorded three steals apiece and Flowers had three rebounds. Piedmont coach Terrace Ridley said her players took the loss in stride, immediately turning their attention to what needed to be done to improve ahead of consecutive road games against area opponents Weaver, White Plains and Saks. The Bulldogs were scheduled to play Weaver last night, White Plains Friday and Saks Monday, December 16. Piedmont plays its first home game of the season on December 17, hosting highly-regarded Hokes Bluff. The Bulldogs open the Van Deerman Classic on December 20 with a 3:30 p.m. game against Ashville. Championship and consolation games will be played the following day. After the tournament ends, the girls do not play again until January 4 which will present the opportunity for lots of practice time. “We mainly have to go back in and work on our defense, work on defense and getting stronger under the basket as far as rebounding. That’s what is really hurting us right now,” Ridley said, adding that the Bulldogs would also spend some time on their transition game.
Rebuilding year for Piedmont wrestling team RIP DONOVAN Journal Sports Correspondent With more than half of their 18 wrestlers still in junior high school, and most of that group in the seventh grade, this will be a rebuilding season for Piedmont. The rebuilding process got off to a good start at Lincoln Saturday. Senior Exavyer Jackson, back on the mats for the first time since his junior high days, won the 285-pound division. Jackson finished 3-0 on the day. “He struggled a little bit in the final match because he
was not in wrestling shape,” said Piedmont wrestling coach Harley Lamey. “He had to dig deep to win that one. He surprised me. He got caught and got put on his back at the end of the first period.” Lamey said Jackson was able to keep his shoulders off the mat for the final minute of the first period then pinned his championship match opponent in the second period. Sophomore Chase Keener finished fourth at 152 pounds. He was 4-1 for the tournament but was required to forfeit the match for third place because high schools rules prevent a wrestler from wrestling more than five times in one
day. “I think he could have finished third instead of fourth because he got caught in the five-match rule,” Lamey said. “He did well.” Lamey said sophomores Jamie Crutcher and Jordan Buttram were close to reaching the medal rounds as well. He was also pleased with the showing of his younger and less experienced wrestlers. “The young kids, the first-year guys, nobody just got beaten bad. Everybody was competitive,” Lamey noted. “We’ve got some ability.”
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FACILITY: Facility will be on Christmas Tour of Homes Dec. 13 From page 1
few reminders about medication. Skilled assisted living residents require more assistance with their medication reminders and activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing themselves. The skilled assisted side also features a memory unit staffed with specially trained staff.” Owens said the new facility is a huge benefit to the area because it will allow residents to remain independent longer in the assisted living facility. The first resident moved in the day it opened. That week two more came. Two are scheduled to move in Monday and two have paid their deposit and will move in soon. “The residents who live here already love it,” said Owens. “They and their families report that our facility is a very warm and inviting home like atmosphere.” Owens has worked in health care marketing for the past 15 years. “I love my job,” she said. “I love getting out and talking to people. That’s what I do best. I get the information out to the community and the hospitals. We get some referrals from those who are in the hospital or rehab and just not able to go home and live alone any longer. We get some referrals from people who live in the vicinity and have family members in assisted living facilities in other cities. This facility is a benefit for those in our community because now those people can live near their family again.” She said the new facility receives calls
daily from area hospitals inquiring for patients who need additional assistance but aren’t quite ready for a long term care facility. The facility has different levels of care. A registered nurse will perform an evaluation of the prospective resident to help determine the level of care required for each individual. “We want all of our residents to perform at their highest level of functioning and will help them achieve this goal,” said Owens. “Activities to engage the residents are offered daily. Three home cooked meals are served daily along with snacks. We can provide for special diet requirements as well.” The facility will be on the Christmas Tour of Homes from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13. “People can come by anytime and ask for a tour,” said Owens. “There’s always staff here. Or they can call 447-9444 and schedule an appointment to come by. We’re beautifully decorated for Christmas, and we’d like to extend a special invitation for everyone to come by Friday during the tour. We’ll have a hot chocolate bar. We want everyone to see our beautiful new facility.” There are 16 employed now, with possibly more to be hired in the future. Crystal McElroy, licensed practical nurse, is director of the facility. Sandra Keener is the administrator of the new facility as well as Piedmont Health Care and Rehab Center. (Contact Margaret at pollya922@gmail. com)
Betty Palmer (right) is the first resident at Duggar Mountain Assisted Living Facility.
PHOTOS BY ANITA KILGORE
Anita Kilgore
ABOVE LEFT: Dr. Ben Ingram at Friday’s open house for Duggar Mountain Assisted Living Facility. ABOVE RIGHT: From left; Farmers & Merchants Bank president Lin Latta, Piedmont Healthcare Center administrator Sandra Kenner, Dr. Ingram and Duggar Mountain Assisted Living Facility director Crystal McElroy. RIGHT: Keener addresses the guests. BOTTOM: Present at Duggar Mountain Assisted Living Facility’s open house in Piedmont Friday were, from left, Rep. Koven Brown, chief financial officer for corporate services Trudy Lowe, project coordinator Mike Ward, marketing director Phronsie Owens, Mayor pro-tem Bill Baker, Piedmont Health Care Center administrator Sandra Keener, facility director Crystal McElroy, Piedmont Healthcare Board Authority member Dr. Ben Ingram, Farmers & Mercants bank president Lin Latta, and Piedmont Healthcare Board Authority member Aggie Harbour.
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INGRAM: Was born in Texas From page 1
Ingram’s grandfather’s lives in the ministry. “I felt a distinct call from God on my life to go into ministry,” he said. “It’s been a wonderful decision. It’s been very fulfilling and rewarding to be in full time ministry. I strive every day to do the work that the Lord has called me to do.” Rev. Ingram is currently working on his master’s of divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. “I feel like it will help me as a pastor,” he said. “The theological training equips a minister to better serve his congregation.” In January 2000 he filled the position of minister of students and education at First Baptist Church. He has served as pastor since Nov. 11. Rev. Ingram was born on March 20, 1966, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. His father was in the Air Force. The family moved to Piedmont when he was nine months old. His parents are Art and Linda (Martin) Ingram. His sister, Michelle Franklin, is the city administrator.
He and his wife, the former Brea Gregg, have two children. Grayson is 15 and Bryson is 12. Brea works at Pope Realty. Rev. Ingram is a graduate of Piedmont High School and Jacksonville State University where he received a bachelor of arts in history and political science. He enjoys reading and being involved in his children’s school and sports activities. He is a member of the Piedmont City School Board. “I think growing up here in Piedmont has given me a unique perspective as a minister,” said Rev. Ingram. “And I think it helps me to understand the ministry needs of the people in Piedmont. It’s a huge blessing to be able to be a minister in your hometown to people that you grew up with and people you’ve looked up to all your life.” Rev. Ingram said he is looking forward to many more years of ministering to the residents in Piedmont. “I like doing the work of the Lord in our community and our church community,” he said. “I want to see us grow and prosper.” (Contact Margaret at pollya922@ gmail.com)
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“There really hasn’t been any discussion,” Baker said. Asked for a copy of the draft bill Thursday, Franklin said she did not have one available. Norton, who has attended several meetings in hopes the council would bring the matter up, was surprised Tuesday when the Sunday sales measure passed. The Legislature this spring approved measures allowing city councils in Anniston and Weaver to permit Sunday alcohol sales. Both councils have since allowed such sales. Baker said he and the council assume their request will proceed through the Legislature just as the Weaver and Anniston bills did. The measure for Piedmont must be approved by both houses of the Legislature and be signed by the governor before it becomes law. In practice, the measure must get the support of the county’s local delegation in the Legislature, as well. If it gets local support, the full chambers are likely to approve it as well, lawmakers said Thursday. Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, the Senate’s president pro tempore, supported the bills for Weaver and Anniston. Marsh said he hasn’t seen Piedmont’s bill, but will support it if it is similar to the Anniston
and Weaver bills. “I’ve got no problem moving it in the Senate for them,” Marsh said. Attempts to reach Sen. Jerry Fielding, R-Sylacauga, Thursday were not successful. Rep. K.L. Brown, R-Jacksonville, said he also would support the bill if it is similar to the Weaver and Anniston bills. The key component of those bills that Brown likes, he said, is a provision that allows the city councils to determine whether they want Sunday sales after the legislation is passed. “I think it will depend a lot on the way it was written up,” Brown said. Rep. Randy Wood, R-Saks, did not support the Sunday sales bills earlier this year. He said he would also oppose legislation to permit Sunday sales in Piedmont. “I’ll be voting no on it because I just can’t support it,” Wood said. Rep. Barbara Boyd, D-Anniston, declined to say whether she would support Sunday sales in Piedmont, adding that she has not seen the legislation for it. “This is the wrong time to have that kind of bill because it’s an election year,” Boyd said. “We try to avoid controversial legislation at all times but more so we try to avoid it during an election year.” Staff Writer Laura Gaddy: 256-2353544. On Twitter @LGaddy_Star
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will be special music from adult, children and youth groups. Churches that would like to participate can contact Dan Freeman at 256-239-6580 or Carolyn Freeman at 256-283-4943. Senior citizens will serve free chili as long as it lasts. There will be some indoor food vendors. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory and travel down Main Street, turning left onto Ladiga Street and continuing to the civic center where it will end. Parade applications can be picked up at the city clerk’s office or the civic center or request a form online by sending a request to piedmontcommunitycouncil@gmail.com. For more information, contact Ben Singleton at 447-3582 or Carl Hinton at 447-3596. The theme for this year will be A Christmas Theme. Plaques will be awarded on stage at the civic center for best theme, most original and best overall. Each entry will be introduced at the gazebo in the center of town. Churches, schools, businesses, volunteer organizations, bands, cheerleaders, EMA groups, fire departments, rescue squads, beauty pageant winners, classic cars, DAV groups, Shriners, scouts, singers, dancers, soldiers, elected officials, judges or other groups are encouraged to enter the parade. This year’s parade will not be restricted to specific groups. All groups will be allowed, including horses, motorcycles, four-wheelers, four-wheel drive trucks (mudders) and rock crawlers. All entries must be clean, safe and be decorated in a Christmas theme. All entries will be approved by parade officials. Council members urge organizations, groups and individuals to maintain a safe and courteous manner. Anyone thought to be abusing the privilege will be removed from the parade immediately. Anyone removed will be barred from all future activities and events.
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This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-RS8, Mortgagee/Transferee Andy Saag SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 185803 The Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 4, 11, 18, 2013
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert H. Sandt and Dawna M. Sandt, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, acting solely as a nominee for Direct Lending, Inc., on the 28th day of March, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Calhoun County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 4427, Page 194; said mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association As Trustee for RFMSI 2007SA3, by instrument recorded in Mortgage Book 4633, Page 194, in the aforesaid Probate Office; the undersigned U.S. Bank National Association As Trustee for Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I, Inc., Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-SA3, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, on January 27, 2014, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Calhoun County, Alabama, to-wit: The Piedmont Journal Parcel 3, Laurel Ridge SubdiviCalhoun Co., AL sion, Addition No. 1, as recordDecember 11, 2013 ed in Plat Book CC, Page 94, the Probate Office of CalMORTGAGE FORE- in houn County, Alabama; situatCLOSURE SALE ed, lying and being in Calhoun Default having been made in County, Alabama. the payment of the indebted- THIS PROPERTY WILL BE ness secured by that certain SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE mortgage executed by Ra- IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY sheedah M. Toyer, an unmar- EASEMENTS, ENCUMried woman Rasheedah M. BRANCES, AND EXCEPToyer-Doss, to Mortgage Elec- TIONS REFLECTED IN THE tronic Registration Systems, MORTGAGE AND THOSE Inc., solely as nominee for CONTAINED IN THE EquiFirst Corporation, on the RECORDS OF THE OFFICE 22nd day of July, 2003, said OF THE JUDGE OF PROmortgage recorded in the Of- BATE OF THE COUNTY fice of the Judge of Probate of WHERE THE ABOVE-DECalhoun County, Alabama, in SCRIBED PROPERTY IS Mortgage Book 4180, Page SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY 191; said mortgage having WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT subsequently been transferred WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, and assigned to The Bank of EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS New York Mellon Trust Com- TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENpany, National Association fka JOYMENT AND WILL BE The Bank of New York Trust SOLD SUBJECT TO THE Company, N.A. as successor RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. ALL PARTIES ENTITLED as Trustee for RAMP 2003- THERETO. RS8, by instrument recorded in This sale is made for the purMortgage Book 4595, Page pose of paying the indebted256, in the aforesaid Probate ness secured by said mortOffice; the undersigned The gage, as well as the expenses Bank of New York Mellon Trust of foreclosure. Company, National Association The Mortgagee/Transferee refka The Bank of New York serves the right to bid for and Trust Company, N.A. as suc- purchase the real estate and to cessor to JPMorgan Chase credit its purchase price Bank, as Trustee for Residen- against the expenses of sale tial Asset Mortgage Products, and the indebtedness secured Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed by the real estate. Pass-Through Certificates, Se- This sale is subject to postries 2003-RS8, as Mortgag- ponement or cancellation. ee/Transferee, under and by U.S. Bank National Association virtue of the power of sale con- As Trustee for Residential tained in said mortgage, will Funding Mortgage Securities I, sell at public outcry to the high- Inc., Mortgage Pass-Through est bidder for cash, in front of Certificates, Series 2007-SA3, the main entrance of the Court- Mortgagee/Transferee house at Anniston, Calhoun Andy Saag County, Alabama, on January SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. 27, 2014, during the legal P. O. Box 55727 hours of sale, all of its right, ti- Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 tle, and interest in and to the Attorney for Mortgagee/Transfollowing described real estate, feree situated in Calhoun County, Al- www.sirote.com/foreclosures abama, to-wit: 232918 The North 80 feet of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, as shown on the The Piedmont Journal Map of Oak Hills, recorded in Calhoun Co., AL the Office of the Probate Judge December 4, 11, 18, 2013 of Calhoun County, Alabama, in Plat Book M, Page 45; situ- MORTGAGE FORElying and being in CalMORTGAGE FORE- ated, houn County, Alabama. CLOSURE SALE CLOSURE SALE THIS PROPERTY WILL BE Default having been made in Default having been made in SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE the payment of the indebtedthe payment of the indebted- IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY ness secured by that certain ness secured by that certain EASEMENTS, ENCUM- mortgage executed by Chester mortgage executed by Vernon BRANCES, AND EXCEP- Weeks, III, an unmarried man, W. Simpson and Donna L. TIONS REFLECTED IN THE to AmSouth Bank, on the 4th Simpson, husband and wife, to MORTGAGE AND THOSE day of September, 2003, said Mortgage Electronic Registra- CONTAINED IN THE mortgage recorded in the Oftion Systems, Inc., acting sole- RECORDS OF THE OFFICE fice of the Judge of Probate of ly as nominee for The Mort- OF THE JUDGE OF PRO- Calhoun County, Alabama, in gage Outlet, Inc., on the 26th BATE OF THE COUNTY Mortgage Book 4191, Page day of March, 2008, said mort- WHERE THE ABOVE-DE- 176; said mortgage having gage recorded in the Office of SCRIBED PROPERTY IS SIT- subsequently been transferred the Judge of Probate of Cal- UATED. THIS PROPERTY and assigned to Chase Manhoun County, Alabama, in WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT hattan Mortgage Corporation, MORT Book 4494, Page 372; WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, by instrument recorded in Mortsaid mortgage having subse- EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS gage Book 4223, Page 355, in quently been transferred and TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN- the aforesaid Probate Office; assigned to U.S. Bank National JOYMENT AND WILL BE the undersigned JPMorgan Association, by instrument re- SOLD SUBJECT TO THE Chase Bank, N.A., successor corded in MORT Book 4673, RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF by merger to Chase Home FiPage 909, in the aforesaid Pro- ALL PARTIES ENTITLED nance LLC, successor by merbate Office; the undersigned THERETO. ger to Chase Manhattan Mort-
gage Corporation, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, on January 27, 2014, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Calhoun County, Alabama, to-wit: A tract or parcel of land in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 18, Township 15, Range 8, Calhoun County, Alabama, described as beginning at a point on the East line of said NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 that is 468.2 feet North of the Southeast corner thereof; thence North 03 Degrees 08 Minutes West, along said East line 120.0 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 36 of Lyncoya Subdivision 2nd Addition as shown by Plat recorded in the Probate Office of Calhoun County, Alabama in Plat Book “T”, Page 45; thence South 86 Degrees 09 Minutes West, along the South line of said Lot 36, 184.3 feet to the Southwest corner thereof; thence South 01 Degrees 46 Minutes East, 107.0 feet, along the East line of Dagun Drive as shown by the Plat of Lyncoya Subdivision, recorded in the Probate Office of Calhoun County, Alabama in Plat Book “O”, Page 23; thence South 89 Degrees 51 Minutes East, 187.2 feet to the point of beginning; situated, lying and being in Calhoun County, Alabama. Property Street Address: 6129 Chartee Drive, Anniston, AL 36206 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 113291 Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 4, 11, 18, 2013
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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31833 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM FRANKLIN WARMACK, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of WILLIAM FRANKLIN WARMACK, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on November 19, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. DONNA L. LINDSEY, Personal Representative of the Estate of WILLIAM FRANKLIN WARMACK, Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 4, 11, 18, 2013
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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31814 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES F. IVEY JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of CHARLES F. IVEY JR., deceased, having been granted to JANIE B. IVEY, the undersigned on December 03, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. JANIE B. IVEY, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of CHARLES F. IVEY, JR., Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 11, 18, 25, 2013
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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31721 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN ALAN MCCOMBS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of STEVEN ALAN MCCOMBS, deceased, having been granted to LINDA MCCOMBS, the undersigned on November 27, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. LINDA MCCOMBS, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of STEVEN ALAN MCCOMBS, Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 11, 18, & 25, 2013
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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31842 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELVIN JEROME MALKOVE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of MELVIN JEROME MALKOVE, deceased, having been granted to CAROLYN MALKOVE WICKSTROM, the undersigned on November 26, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. CAROLYN MALKOVE WICKSTROM, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of MELVIN JEROME MALKOVE, Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 11, 18, & 25, 2013
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STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31824 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY G. MORRISON, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of MARY G. MORRISON, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on November 26, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. DONNA GAIL FIELD, Personal Representative of the Estate of MARY G. MORRISON, Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate
STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 31770 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYNE B. CANNON, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of WAYNE B. CANNON, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on November 27, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. ELLEN J. CANNON, Personal Representative of the Estate of WAYNE B. CANNON, Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate
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THE PIEDMONT JOURNAL
CHIEF LADIGA TRAIL HALF MARATHON
Chris Mahaffey takes win in marathon Runners sprint down the Ladiga Trail Saturday
The number of runners were down somewhat Saturday from last year’s Chief Ladiga Half Marathon, but Jacksonville’s parks and recreation director Janis Burns thinks she understands why. It was the rain. Her spirits though aren’t dampened. She is hopeful the number will rise next year. Usually, around 200 compete. This year, there were 150. “We were down a little bit, but I honestly think it’s because of the weather,” said Burns. “Up until almost the last minute, everyone thought it was going to rain. Those who did come though enjoyed it. We’ll work to increase the number next year.” Two runners came from South Carolina. The 13.1 mile run down the Ladiga Trail began at the Eubanks Welcome Center in Piedmont and ended at the community center in Jacksonville. Chris Mahaffey, who ran in the 30-39 age division, was the overall winner. His time was 1:18.19. Coming in second and third in the men’s division were Jeremy Maloney and Lee Evans. Maloney ran in the 18-29 age division. His time was 1:24:44. Evans ran in the 30-39 age division. His time was 1:25:06. Coming in first for the women were Starletlynn Meyer, who ran in the 18-29 age division with a time of 1:41:12. Mary Meyer and Allison Richardson came in second and third for the women. Meyer ran in the 17 and younger age division. Her time was 1:45:57. Richardson ran in the 18-29 age division. Her time was 1:46:31.
TOP LEFT: The marathon began in Piedmont Saturday morning. ABOVE: Jeff Formby (left) and Piedmont Mayor pro-tem Bill Baker at Chief Ladiga Marathon Saturday from Piedmont to Jacksonville. RIGHT: Lori Goss, Paula Hunt and Kim Steed take part in the race. Chris Mahaffey won, with a time of 1:18:19. Coming in at second and third were Jeremy Maloney and Lee Evans, respectively. For the women, Starletlynn Meyer came in first, Mary Meyer came in second place and coming in at third place was Allison Richardson. Two runners from South Carolina came to participate.
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